The DogChannel Newswire (5-5-11)

Top stories: Detection puppies to be named via Facebook; dogs shine at fundraising event; and other news.

Police Ask Public to Name Detection Puppies Via FacebookThe NSW Police Force Dog Unit has welcomed the birth of seven Labrador detection puppies to its ranks and is turning to the public to sniff out some names for them. The pups will be named by the public via a "Police Puppy Poll" launched by the Dog Unit on Facebook, The Sydney Morning Herald reports.Read more>>

Dogs Welcomed in American Cancer Society’s Fundraising EventBig dogs, little dogs, barkers, puppies, runners, show dogs, not-so-showy dogs will get their chance to shine at the annual Bark For Life fundraising events to be held during May, KARE reports.Read more>>

How to Curb Expensive Vet Bills Advances in veterinary medicine mean more extensive, and expensive, treatments are available for animals, but even ordinary costs like flea and tick protection can add up quickly, The New York Times reports. Here are some ways to curb those costs while still giving your pet the best of care.Read more>>

Texas City Celebrates Dog Park OpeningOn Sunday, the Seguin Dog Park officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony that included Seguin Mayor Betty Ann Matthies, members of the city council and the Seguin Dog Park Inc. board of directors. The park is separated into three areas – large dog, small dog and adoption area, Sequin Gazette Enterprise reports.Read more>>

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